High street agent slams onliners for work caused by their lack of sales progression (PIE)
A high street agent has spoken of his anger and frustration at the lack of progression work done by online agents. He is now suggesting that agents should charge those […]
Tax experts blast SDLT surcharge as “incredibly unfair” to joint purchasers (EAT)
A group of leading tax experts claims the stamp duty surcharge coming into effect one week from today will hurt the very people the government claims to be helping.
LMS launches anti-conveyancing fraud tool (TC)
Conveyancing panel provider LMS has launched a new anti-fraud tool called AccountChecker which they say will help prevent the misdirection of funds to bogus firms.
SRA launch online solicitor checking database (TC)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have lunched an online database of law firms which they say will improve access to information on the 10,000 plus law firms they regulate.
Conveyancing firm avoids £100,000 damages claim despite admitting negligence (TC)
A conveyancing firm has avoided paying £100,000 (plus interest) despite admitting negligence after the Court of Appeal upheld a decision to award just £250 damages.
Pet charity targets solicitors for free wills service (LSG)
Veterinary charity PDSA is looking for solicitors to help it provide free wills to its supporters nationwide, in the hope they will leave a gift to the charity in their […]